The German stock market has shown resilience, with the DAX rising 2.17% recently, buoyed by an interest rate cut from the European Central Bank amid signs of slowing inflation and economic growth in the eurozone. In this context, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and potential for capital appreciation. A good dividend stock typically combines a strong financial foundation with consistent payout history, making it an attractive option in today's cautious market environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Germany

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Edel SE KGaA

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Edel SE & Co. KGaA, with a market cap of €91.06 million, operates as an independent music company in Europe through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Edel SE & Co. KGaA generates revenue through various segments, including music production, digital services, and physical media distribution across Europe.

Dividend Yield: 7.0%

Edel SE KGaA offers a compelling dividend yield of 7.01%, ranking in the top 25% of German dividend payers, with dividends covered by earnings (52.7%) and cash flows (71%). Despite high debt levels, its dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. Recent earnings showed a slight increase in net income to €5.82 million for H1 2024, despite lower sales (€129.29 million). The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value.

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• Our valuation report here indicates Edel SE KGaA may be undervalued.

SAF-Holland

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: SAF-Holland SE manufactures and supplies chassis-related assemblies and components for trailers, trucks, semi-trailers, and buses with a market cap of €713.60 million.

Operations: SAF-Holland SE generates revenue of €863.53 million from the Americas, €276.09 million from Asia/Pacific (APAC)/China/India, and €942.98 million from Europe, The Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

SAF-Holland SE's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of German dividend payers, with dividends well covered by earnings (41.5%) and cash flows (25%). Despite a volatile and unreliable dividend history over the past decade, recent earnings showed significant growth, with H1 2024 net income at €50.26 million. However, high debt levels and forecasted lower sales for H2 2024 may impact future payouts. The stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value.

• Navigate through the intricacies of SAF-Holland with our comprehensive dividend report here.

• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that SAF-Holland is trading behind its estimated value.

Südzucker

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Südzucker AG is a multinational company that produces and sells sugar products across Germany, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally, with a market cap of approximately €2.33 billion.

Operations: Südzucker AG's revenue segments include €1.58 billion from Fruit, €4.59 billion from Sugar, €1.12 billion from Starch, €1.16 billion from CropEnergies, and €2.40 billion from Special Products (excluding Starch).

Dividend Yield: 7.9%

Südzucker's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of German payers, supported by a low payout ratio (39.4%) and cash payout ratio (23.4%). Despite an unstable dividend history over the past decade, recent earnings results for Q1 2025 showed sales of €2.55 billion and net income of €83 million, down from €171 million a year ago. The stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value but faces forecasted earnings declines over the next three years.

• Dive into the specifics of Südzucker here with our thorough dividend report.

• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Südzucker's current price could be quite moderate.

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